Charter Quote by Cecil B. DeMille
“Man has made 32 million laws since THE COMMANDMENTS were handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai more than three thousand years ago, but he has never improved on God's law. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS are the principles by which man may live with God and man may live with man. They are the expressions of the mind of God for His creatures. They are the charter and guide of human liberty, for there can be no liberty without the law…”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Ten Commandments, 1956
Human law can never surpass divine law; the Ten Commandments remain the ultimate moral guide for freedom and coexistence.
In simple terms: Divine law is supreme over human law.
Key Takeaway
Respect and follow the Ten Commandments.
Themes
morality
law
freedom
spirituality
humanity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Legal reform
- religious education
- personal conduct
- government policy
Key Concepts
Divine authority
ethical foundations
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor divine principles while modernizing laws?
- What role do religious morals play in contemporary governance?
A Different Perspective
Human law may be extensive but lacks the moral weight of divine law.
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